The Department of History's commitment to historical understanding is exemplified in its diversefaculty. This core consists of some 73 permanent faculty members with varied academic backgroundsand research interests, many of which cross specific field and disciplinary boundaries. The departmentalso includes emeriti faculty members -- some of whom teach on recall, many of whom retain activeresearch agendas -- as well as visiting lecturers and scholars who bring in special expertise from manyareas of study.

Diversity continues to be represented in the graduate students and staff members. Graduate studentscome from all over the world. They bring a strong desire to become experts in their fields of study.Staff members combine many years of employment at UCLA, and provide professional support tofaculty and students.

Alongside our existing 12 sub-fields, the History Department supports a number of cross-field clusters. The clusters are intended to attract students and faculty to important themes and current in the historical discipline. The clusters will offer new courses, sponsor outside speakers, and convene Department-based workshops and seminars.